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YC61 OVY

2011 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,404 mi
Last recorded156,404 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X170,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 OVY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 156,404 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 139,587 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 139,584 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake check not completed rear tyres are very dangerous to carry out road brake test

Pass 4 May 2023 127,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear indicators and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 120,901 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 114,949 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 106,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,298 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,224 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,311 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 46,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 46,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 37,539 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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YC61 OVY is a 2011 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 70,986 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC61 OVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this BMW X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC61 OVY registered?

YC61 OVY is a 2011 BMW X1, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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The MOT history for YC61 OVY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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